Science Fiction Elements Quiz

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What type of elements does science fiction use in its stories?

New scientific principles or technologies (correct)
Known scientific theories
Social norms
Historical events

Who is credited with starting science fiction as we know it today?

H.G. Wells
Arthur C. Clarke
Jules Verne (correct)
Isaac Asimov

What did Jules Verne predict in his story 'From the Earth to the Moon'?

Time travel
Teleportation technology
Discovery of a new planet
A weightless environment in space (correct)

Why do some people believe science fiction is popular today?

It is the literature of change discussing future possibilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What setting is commonly found in a good science fiction story?

Outer space with technology contradicting known scientific theories (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes science fiction from other genres according to the text?

Incorporation of new scientific theories and technologies (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with a good science fiction story:

Setting in the future or historical past different from known history = First characteristic Setting in outer space with contradictory scientific rules = Second characteristic Use of new scientific principles or technologies in the story = Third characteristic Includes accurate predictions about future science = Fourth characteristic Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with Jules Verne's contributions to science fiction:

Predicted astronauts would be weightless in space before Moon landing = First contribution Wrote exciting adventure stories with accurate future predictions = Second contribution Considered to have started science fiction as we know it today = Third contribution Influenced the popularity of science fiction by discussing future changes = Fourth contribution Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reasons with why some people believe science fiction is popular today:

Literature of change due to technological advances = First reason Exciting stories that engage readers = Second reason Thrilling to read about potential future scenarios = Third reason Culture's natural way to discuss technological advancements and changes = Fourth reason Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements with what science fiction stories use:

Scientific theories and principles = First element New technologies as story elements = Second element Historical past different from known history = Third element Contradictory scientific rules in outer space settings = Fourth element Signup and view all the answers

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